Sweating is a helpful, standard bodily process that cools us, defends against infection, and hydrates skin.
Unfortunately, for 385 million people, this function can cause emotional stress and bodily discomfort when it becomes excessive and uncontrollable. This is a condition known as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
At Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine, we offer a range of excessive sweating treatments in Fort Lauderdale to help reduce the amount of sweat your body produces.
What Causes Hyperhidrosis?
Overactive sweat glands cause hyperhidrosis, producing excess sweat to cool your body—even when it’s not necessary. Several factors can lead to this condition, including:
- Certain medications
- Alcohol consumption
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Anxiety
- Menopause
- Substance abuse
- Genetic mutation (family history)
To find the proper hyperhidrosis treatment for you, we categorize this condition into 2 types.
Primary Hyperhidrosis
The most common type of hyperhidrosis, primary hyperhidrosis, remains limited to a specific area of the body, like your head, soles of your feet, underarms, or palms of your hands.
This type of excessive sweating can be caused by a genetic mutation, meaning it may run in your family.
Secondary Hyperhidrosis
Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying medical condition, or it’s a side effect of a medication you’re currently taking. During your consultation, Dr. Miguel Villacorta will review your current medications and medical history to determine if your hyperhidrosis stems from genetics, mental health, medications, or medical conditions.
Treatment Options for Hyperhidrosis
We offer a range of excessive sweating treatments in Fort Lauderdale, including the following:
- Topical deodorants
- Iontophoresis
- Topical anticholinergics
- Oral glycopyrrolate (Rubinol)
- Oral oxybutynin
- Oral propranolol
Botox and Dysport can also reduce sweating. These formulas are typically used to relax facial muscles to soften and prevent the appearance of wrinkles. When injected into other parts of your body, like your underarms, they temporarily paralyze overactive nerves, inhibiting their signals to your sweat glands. This minimally invasive option effectively reduces sweating in the treatment area for up to 6 months.
Find Your Sweat Relief Option
Not only can finding treatment for excessive sweating relieve you of the emotional stress related to this condition, it also improves your skin’s condition too, complementing and reducing your need for folliculitis treatments or acne therapy.
To learn more, request a consultation to speak with Dr. Villacorta about your hyperhidrosis symptoms.
You can also try our treatment planning tool, which gives you the option to explore treatments for hyperhidrosis, skin tightening, and more.
